Type of Resource:
Policy brief

Year of Publication:
2017

Indicators:
- Enablers
- Challenges
- Trends


Themes:
- Internet Access, Affordability And Use
- Internet Or Digital Rights and Freedoms

Author(s): ECA POLICY BRIEF

Enablers: Freedom of Information is enabled via the internet. The high level of mobile penetration means that the mobile platform must be harnessed in awareness campaigns.Trends: Data portals in African countries like Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and the United Republic of Tanzania have hundreds of data sets for citizens, but there are concerns about how the portals can be better maintained and, more importantly, better utilized by citizens. However the reality is that Africa has low internet penetration.

URL
https://uneca.org/sites/default/files/PublicationFiles/unlocking_the_potential_of_open_government-final.pdf

Region of Study:


Country of Study:
Africa,

Study Quality
Medium